In 2023, Nigeria led global sorghum consumption at 6.5 million metric tons, maintaining a stable year-on-year position. Sudan followed with 4.9 million metric tons, while Ethiopia saw a decline of 2.64% to 4.2 million metric tons. Significant growth was observed in China (7.39%) and Tanzania (8.45%), while the United States experienced a sharp decrease of 12.22% to 1.4 million metric tons. India's consumption increased slightly by 3.5% to 3.8 million metric tons. Other noteworthy changes include Zimbabwe’s significant rise of 17.96% and Australia's steep drop of 41.82%.
Moving forward, key trends to watch include the impact of climatic changes on production, evolving dietary preferences boosting demand in emerging markets, and the potential influence of international trade policies. Continued monitoring of technological advancements in agriculture could also play a significant role in influencing future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Sorghum Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 6,500 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sudan | 4,900 | 2023 | 0% | -0.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ethiopia | 4,200 | 2023 | +7.69% | -2.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 3,800 | 2023 | +10.14% | +3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 China | 3,000 | 2023 | 0% | +7.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Niger | 1,850 | 2023 | 0% | -0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Burkina Faso | 1,750 | 2023 | 0% | +0.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United States | 1,400 | 2023 | -7.05% | -12.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mali | 1,300 | 2023 | -3.7% | +0.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cameroon | 1,230 | 2023 | +0.82% | 0% | View data |
